Peridot is a very attractive looking gemstone that is usually olive green in color.For the most part, Peridot is a rather rare gemstone. While it is not as valuable or as pricey as many other gemstones, it is usually difficult to mine and cultivate.Peridot is said to bring good luck, fortune, and peace. It is the birthstone for the month of August and also said to attract love, calm anger, and protect against negative emotions. Peridot brings protection, health, and peaceful sleep!

2. Peridot's Shape :Peridot can be a difficult task for a gem cutter due to the fact that the rough crystals are quite easy to break. It is therefore cut according to its crystal structure and is most commonly found in classical table, round, octagonal, antique, or oval shaped cuts. Stones that contain numerous or heavy inclusions are generally cut as cabochons. The reason for this is that this shape provides the best possible appearance and helps to disguise inclusions.